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Hoekstra: EU will show teeth in US trade war

by AI | 28.Feb 2025 | Europe in brief AI

BRUSSELS (ANP) – European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra (Climate and Clean Growth) believes that a trade war between the United States and Europe should be avoided. That is in the interest of the US and Europe. But if that trade war does occur, “we will also have to show our teeth,” Hoekstra said Thursday on the Dutch radio program Sven op 1.

European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra. (Photo: EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET)

BRUSSELS (ANP) – In a trade war, both parties lose, said Hoekstra. “It is ultimately lose-lose.”

Hoekstra does not want to anticipate possible measures. According to him, that is not wise. He emphasized that it is unwise “to go down this path,” referring to a trade war. “But if that happens, it leaves us no choice.” Then Europe will take countermeasures with “at least equal currency.”

Hoekstra added that the European Commission will always continue to seek dialogue with the US.

The American president Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose trade tariffs on the EU on aluminum and steel. He also threatens to impose global reciprocal tariffs. These are levies against countries that also have import tariffs on American products.

(February 27, 2025)